| The most iconic action figure is probably G.I. Joe, | | | | Solo, Chewbacca, C3PO, R2D2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, |
| which now has a renewed interest from the new | | | | Anakin, an Imperial Officer, Yoda, Princess Leia, |
| G.I. Joe movie. G.I. Joe has been made by Hasbro | | | | and Battle Droids. These can be a really fun toy |
| since 1964. In addition to the film, G.I. Joe has also | | | | for young boys since there are so many different |
| been seen in promotional comic books, cartoons, | | | | ones to collect. |
| and video games. Currently, G.I. Joe action figures | | | | While action figures are mainly for boys, there are |
| based on the movie can be purchased. There are | | | | some that may appeal to girls as well. Girls are |
| action figures for many other characters as well. | | | | generally more interested in dolls than action |
| Transformers, which are also made by Hasbro, | | | | figures, but when movie characters are made into |
| start off as toy cars when you buy them, but | | | | action figures, girls may be interested. One of the |
| then they transform into alien robots. The | | | | top selling action figures on Amazon currently is |
| Transformers franchise has been made into huge | | | | the Edward Cullen action figure from the movie |
| blockbuster movies, which has brought the toys | | | | Twilight. This action figure is geared towards |
| even more popularity. | | | | teenage girls. Girls of all ages (and boys as well) |
| There are also figures for many different | | | | may also be interested in Harry Potter. |
| superheroes. The most popular currently being | | | | For interactive toys, the characters Wall-E and |
| Batman, from the success of the recent Dark | | | | Eve, which move and light up. They also |
| Knight movie. In addition to the Batman action | | | | interactive with each other with built in |
| figure, you could also purchase the Bat-mobile or | | | | microphones. Wall-E and Eve will also talk to you |
| a villain to go with, such as the Joker. Spider-man | | | | as you talk to them, and Wall-E becomes afraid |
| and Superman are also popular action figures. | | | | when he hears loud noises. Even though they are |
| Spider-man and many Spider-man villains can | | | | expensive, Wall-E and Eve are fun interactive |
| currently be purchased from any toy shop. | | | | toys for both girls and boys. |
| Superman is not as popular right now, so he | | | | Toys can be purchased at large toy shops like |
| might be a little harder to find. | | | | Toys R Us, which is recommended if you are |
| Star Wars action figures are also a lot of fun for | | | | looking for a wide selection. You can also find |
| young boys. Basically all Star Wars characters can | | | | many figures in the kids toys sections of |
| be found in action figure form. This includes Darth | | | | department stores like Target and Wal-mart. |
| Vader, Storm Troopers, Luke Skywalker, Han | | | | |